Replace the calendar time by refocusing your morning warm up by using daily reading routines to get real results. Learn how to strengthen instruction through structured and fast paced practice that builds on a hierarchy of skills which are necessary for students to become proficient readers. These routines are designed to review information which has been taught but which many students have not mastered. We know children need multiple repetitions and regular practice to establish phonemic awareness, orthographic awareness, spelling patterns, vocabulary, handwriting, syntax, and comprehension in order to be prepared for 3rd grade. Our goal is to have foundational skills in place so all students are "on level" and ready for the next steps. Come to this session to see, hear, and participate in efficient, effective, engaging ideas for Pre-K – 3rd graders.
Agenda
- How does learning occur?
- Looking inside the elements of language
- Why 90 Minutes?
- Time on task studies from 80’s and 90’s
- What happens during that time?
- Differentiating for student practice
- Small groups and management
Dr. Mary E. Dahlgren is a national literacy consultant and child advocate from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Dahlgren’s longstanding interest in early childhood and elementary education has compelled her to spend much of her career working directly with classroom teachers to embrace the science behind reading. She provides training on how to provide the best first instruction along with implementation of effective interventions for struggling readers. She is also the president and founder of Tools 4 Reading and recently developed a phonological awareness and articulation program called Kid Lips. Kid Lips is an easy-to-use tool designed for all students, but is especially effective for teachers to use to help Spanish speaking students understand the differences in phonemes between the two languages. In addition to Kid Lips, she also designed and authored Tools 4 Reading Sound/Spelling Cards, a quick reference to common phonics patterns in the English language. Dr. Dahlgren is a National LETRS Trainer and the author of Fundamental of Literacy Instruction published by Voyager Sopris Learning in 2016.